Derry Council sets FY27 Town Clerk pay at $68,233 starting July 1

Derry’s Town Council approved Resolution 2026-013 to set the elected Town Clerk’s FY27 base annual compensation at $68,233, up from $66,053, effective July 1, 2026.

The change adds $2,180, or about 3.3%, and town staff tied it to the CPI-based adjustment framework used for non-represented employees.

Why the increase matters

This is not a townwide pay raise. It applies to one elected office: the Town Clerk. Still, it is one clear example of how Derry folds compensation changes into its annual budget cycle.

The timing matters because the new rate began with the start of FY27, making it part of regular operating planning rather than a separate midyear expense.

How Derry framed the decision

Town budget materials for FY2027 and the town’s personnel policies provide the context for the resolution. Together, they show the salary update as a small operating-cost item that fits into the broader budget process.

For residents and taxpayers, the takeaway is straightforward: Derry used an established adjustment method to update one elected position as the new fiscal year began. It is a small line item, but it shows how the town’s payroll decisions are put together.

Sources

• Town of Derry Council Resolution 2026-013: Town Clerk FY27 Salary